European Jewish leaders have expressed grave concerns over the EU Summit that’s scheduled to begin during Yom Kippur. To add insult to injury, it will take place in Austria.
Some are calling it “insensitive” or “accidental,” but I think it’s deliberate. Surely, it could’ve been scheduled a few days before or after, to accommodate Judaism’s holiest day. Obviously, it’s difficult to find a date that fits everyone; however, they’re not doing it on Muslim or Christian holidays, only Jewish ones. Very unfair!
The long standing anti-Semitic attitudes and behavior in Europe are downright sickening. Government meetings need to be extra careful to demonstrate cultural awareness and inclusion. No summit should be held during a holiday, no matter how small the minority, so that everyone has equal opportunity to attend and voice their concerns and ideas.
I agree, they should be mindful of holidays when planning important events.
Really?? Why cant everyone just work together
Great question, wish I had the answer! We do need to work together.
I agree that this scheduling is on purpose. Imagine if a meeting was scheduled on December 25th. People would immediately recognize that it was something that shouldn’t be done.
The Jewish community understands that Christmas is special to other people. We would never suggest meeting on their holidays. The courtesy needs to go both ways.